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Commission denies HC-3 zoning for proposed wedding venue after neighbors cite traffic and safety concerns
Summary
Commissioners denied a petition to rezone ~23 acres along LA‑437 to HC‑3 for an event venue after sustained public comment about Lee Road’s safety and suitability. The petitioner’s attorney described mitigation plans; opponents said HC‑3 allows many uses beyond a venue and posed unworkable traffic and safety risks.
The St. Tammany Parish Planning & Zoning Commission voted to deny a request to rezone roughly 23 acres on LA‑437 to HC‑3 (Highway Commercial 3) for a proposed wedding and event venue.
Attorney Doug Sancerre presented the project as a barn-style venue (Tanglewood/Camelot) with two entrances, enhanced buffering and limited, mostly weekend activity for 100–200 guests. He said the property features long driveways and would hire police officers for traffic control during events.
Opponents — including neighborhood residents and the area’s state…
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